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10 Days Classic Namibia
Windhoek - Waterberg Plateau National Park - Etosha National Park - Etosha National Park - Kaokoveld - Damaraland - Spitzkoppe - Central Namibia - Windhoek
10 Days / 9 Nights
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Overview
Accommodation / Destination / Nights / Basis / Room TypeVilla Vista Guesthouse / Windhoek / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, 1x Twin Room
Waterberg Plateau Lodge / Waterberg Plateau National Park / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, guide room, 1x Twin Room
Mushara Bush Camp / Etosha National Park / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, guide room, 1x Twin Room
Halali Resort / Etosha National Park / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, guide room, 1x Twin Room
Hobatere Lodge / Kaokoveld / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, guide room, 1x Twin Room
Damara Mopane Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia / Damaraland / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, guide room, 1x Twin Room
Spitzkoppe Lodge / Spitzkoppe / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, guide room, 1x Twin Room
Erindi Old Traders Lodge / Central Namibia / 1 / FB+ / 1x Double Room, guide room, 1x Twin Room
The Elegant Guesthouse / Windhoek / 1 / D, B&B / 1x Double Room, 1x Twin Room
Key
RO: Room only
SC: Self Catering
HB: Half Board
B&B: Bed and breakfast
B, B&L: Bed, breakfast and lunch
D, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfast
FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch
FB+: Dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities daily
FI: Fully inclusive
Excluded
Fuel
Park Fees
With its well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders, touring Namibia is truly a pleasure. Visit the capital of Windhoek and the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund to discover remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon Park; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with local subspecies, such as desert lions, desert elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for nearly 1000 km along the magnificent Atlantic coastline. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
Day 1: Villa Vista Guesthouse, Windhoek (Thu,27April)
Windhoek is Namibia’s capital, home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste (Old Fort), the 1896 Christuskirche (Christ Church), and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Overnight: Villa Vista Guesthouse
Villa Vista is an upmarket family owned and managed guesthouse situated in a quiet neigbourhood close to the Windhoek city centre. Being well situated makes it a true home hidden in the big city life.All the rooms are individually decorated in a unique style, using wood, glass, candles and natural elements.
Looking out over the garden, swimming pool, town, western mountains and afternoon sunsets, the open terrace offers a romantic and peacefull experience.
Directions - Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH] to Villa Vista Guesthouse
· Head south toward B6 (0.6 km)· Turn right onto B6 (40.5 km)
· Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Ave (1.2 km)
· Turn left onto Bowker Street (0.1 km)
· Turn right onto Uhland Street (1.3 km)
· Turn right onto Liliencron Street. Destination will be on the left (0.2 km)
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Waterberg Plateau Lodge, Waterberg Plateau National Park (Fri,28April)
Named for the springs that emanate from its foothills, the Waterberg Plateau National Park is a fascinating geological site of compressed sandstone crags, 200-year-old dinosaur footprints, and petrified sand dunes. The area’s natural water sources make it far more fertile than its environs and the park is blessed with a plethora of plant and animal species, including leopards, rhinoceros, vultures, cheetahs, bush babies, ferns and fig trees.
Overnight: Waterberg Plateau Lodge
Situated on a rock terrace high up on the slope of Waterberg, the restaurant and chalets of Waterberg Plateau Lodge afford grand vistas of the endless Kalahari bush savannah below. Each of the double room chalets sits between red sandstone rocks in the midst of green bush, with total privacy guaranteed. Acacias shade the terrace; a plunge pool filled with spring water provides cooling and attracts birds and small game.
The lodge is part of the private nature reserve Waterberg Wilderness, offering a world of experience at the Kalahari's table mountain.
Guests can join guided plateau hikes, honeymoon sundowners, rhino drives, game tracking tours or cultural tours to Hereroland. They can have a walk back into the past on the History Path (battle of Waterberg 1904) and explore the valley of Waterberg Wilderness on five nature trails.
Activities
RHINO DRIVE
Directions - Villa Vista Guesthouse to Waterberg Plateau Lodge
· Head north on Liliencron Street toward Luther Street (0.3 km)· Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Ave (1.9 km)
· At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit (0.2 km)
· Slight left toward B1 (0.1 km)
· Sharp right onto B1 (0.1 km)
· Turn left at the 1st cross street to stay on B1 (0.8 km)
· Turn right onto the ramp to B1 (0.4 km)
· Continue onto B1 (69.4 km)
· Turn right to stay on B1 (147 km)
· Turn right onto C22 (41.3 km)
· Turn left onto D2512 (25.4 km)
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 3: Mushara Bush Camp, Etosha National Park (Sat,29April)
The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premiere game viewing experience, situated in the northwest of Namibia and is an area well known for its wildlife. Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a diversity of wildlife. In the heart of the Park is The Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000sq kilometres. Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after good rains to a depth which is seldom deeper than 1m. In the dry season wildlife is attracted to perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing.
Within the park are three large public rest camps catering for the more budget orientated traveller. There are several smaller establishments on the outskirts of the park on private land offering a more intimate and comprehensive experience. All of these establishments offer excellent value for money.
Overnight: Mushara Bush Camp
The Bush Camp accommodates 32 guest and 8 children in custom made tent like structures. The Mushara Bush Camp offers a down-to-earth tented bush camp experience which is well suited as an exceptional affordable base for independent travelers and families exploring the magical Etosha Pan National Park. The main Bush Camp House is thatched and has a true bush camp feel to it. The early evenings see a camp fire lit where guest can exchange stories of the day’s wildlife sightings. Dinner, lunch and breakfast are served on the thatched verandah with the bush being a mere step away.
Activities
AFTERNOON ETOSHA DRIVE
Directions - Waterberg Plateau Lodge to Mushara Bush Camp
· Head northeast on D2512 (101 km)· Continue onto D2804 (17.2 km)
· Turn right onto B8 (33.2 km)
· Turn left onto C42 (56.3 km)
· Continue onto B1 (75.6 km)
· Turn left onto C38. Destination will be on the left (15.8 km)
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 4: Halali Resort, Etosha National Park (Sun,30April)
See Above
Overnight: Halali Resort
Strategically located halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni, Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees. A flood-lit waterhole which is viewed from an elevated vantage point provides exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the night.
Accommodation is provided in family chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms - all converted with large sliding doors to the outside, to allow visitors to experience and benefit from the peace and tranquility of the natural surroundings. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
Activities
FULL DAY ETOSHA DRIVE
Etosha Pan
Aeons ago, Etosha Pan was the bed of a vast lake; today what remains is a glittering, silvery-green salt pan that stretches across roughly 5000 square kilometres. Etosha is protected by the Etosha Pan National Park surrounded by savannah plains and woodlands supporting large herds of elephants. When dry, the pan sustains little life except for the algae that gives it its distinctive colour, and migratory birds that use it as a pit stop, but with heavy rain it becomes a shallow lake where flamingos breed, pelicans wade and feed, and a variety of mammal species come to quench their thirst, including leopards, lions, white rhinos, hunting dogs and antelopes.
Directions - Mushara Bush Camp to Halali Resort
· Head west on C38 (19.2 km)· Turn left to stay on C38 (38.1 km)
· Turn left (31.0 km)
· Turn left (0.3 km)
· Turn right (0.3 km)
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 5: Hobatere Lodge, Kaokoveld (Mon,1May)
The Kaokoveld is a dry, mountainous and relatively undeveloped region that takes in the harsh beauty of the Skeleton Coast and the coppery sands of the northern Namib Desert. The area is inhabited by three main ethnic groups – the Damara, Herero and Himba people – each with their unique customs, traditions and rituals.
Overnight: Hobatere Lodge View iBrochure
The name Hobatere means “Find me”, and once you do, you will enjoy a warm welcome and personalized service.
Hobatere Lodge is located 80 km north of Kamanjab on the western border of the Etosha National park, situated in a concession area of 32 000 ha, which is home to a wide selection of game including Lion, Leopard, Oryx, Eland, Cheetah, Giraffe, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra and Elephant. Our activities centre around day or night game drives, bird watching and guided walks, affording guests ample opportunity to view the abundance of wildlife and endemic species in the area. We also have a hide overlooking a nearby waterhole and a sundeck with panoramic views, which is floodlit for part of the night.
Activities
PM GAME DRIVE
Etosha West
The area andvegetation is very different to the south-eastern and eastern part of the park and the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra can be found here.
In this area and with a more undulating landscape, it makes for a very different wildlife experience. White dust and clay which makes up the Etosha Pan turns to a reddish brown soil during this time which may lead you to believe you have entered an entirely new park when you visit.
Directions - Halali Resort to Hobatere Lodge
· Head west (0.2 km)· Turn right (0.5 km)
· Turn left at the 1st cross street (7.6 km)
· Turn left onto C38 (115 km)
· Turn right onto D2710 (36.7 km)
· Turn left (3.7 km)
· Turn right (0.8 km)
· Turn left (1.7 km)
· Turn left onto D2694 (21.6 km)
· Turn right onto C40 (72.0 km)
· Turn right onto C35 (68.6 km)
· Turn left (14.7 km)
· Turn left. Destination will be on the left (0.2 km)
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 6: Damara Mopane Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia, Damaraland (Tue,2May)
Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape of open plains and spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the Petrified Forest.
Overnight: Damara Mopane Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia View iBrochure
Built in the wattle and daub style under Mopane trees and connected by a labyrinth of paths, the main building and chalets of the lodge look like an African village. The walls are adorned by copies of the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein. Each of the 60 double-room chalets (with air conditioning) sits in a vegetable and herb garden surrounded by a low wall. The gardens supply fresh ingredients for supper, which consists of a starter followed by a delicious buffet. There is a swimming pool for chilling out and a viewing point for relishing sunsets. The lodge at the gates of Damaraland is ideally suited for excursions to Twyfelfontein (130 km), the Petrified Forest (70 km) and the Vingerklip rock pillar (50 km).
Activities
Otjikandera Himba Village
Otjikandera Himba Village
A visit to this traditional Himba village is also a visit to the first registered Orphan Trust Fund in
Namibia. The money received for tours to the Himba Village goes into a Trust which is mainly used for
food and other necessities. The Otjikandero Himba Orphan Project tries to give the local tribe a
chance to survive in the western world and tries to depict the proudness of the people, Himba
lifestyle, tradition and culture and strives to ensure that future generations will live and thrive at
Otjikandero and that the project can continue to grow.